Healthcare System Preparedness Partners

	Healthcare Preparedness Resources
	This section provides links to organizations and agencies who provide preparedness and response trainings and exercises. The Exercise Resources provides links to information related to the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). Information includes tools and resources to meet Homeland Security exercise requirements.

	Training Resources
		NIMS Implementation Guidance for the National Hospital Preparedness Program FY12
		AHA (American Hospital Association) organizational training resources
		AHA (American Hospital Association) emergency readiness resources
		Building Collaborative Disaster Planning Processes Between Hospitals and Emergency Management - The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and FEMA offer free online training on the development and maintenance of integrative disaster plans. Training includes information that might be helpful for new hospital emergency preparedness coordinators
		CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - Hospitals, Treatment Centers, and Public Health: Partners in Emergency Planning and Response
		Florida Department of Health Trainer Toolkit - Putting the Pieces Together
		Florida Department of Health Public Health Preparedness Training Catalog
		FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness
		FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Course Listing for Health Care
		HHS (Health and Human Services), (ASTDR) (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) HazMat Emergency Preparedness Training and Tools for Responders
		WHO (World Health Organization) Preparedness in Case of Biological and Chemical Emergencies
		WHO (World Health Organization) Hospital Preparedness Planning Course

	Exercise Resources
		AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) Hospital Preparedness Exercises Resources - Three resources created by HHS for hospitals to use for planning emergency response exercises. The tools and best practices can assist hospital preparedness coordinators develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency exercises.
		Florida Department of Health HSEEP Mechanics Manual - A Handbook for Becoming HSEEP Compliant (pdf 2.58mb/34 pages)
		HSEEP Exercise and Evaluation Program
		HSEEP Medical Surge Exercise Evaluation Guide
		Wisconsin Department of Health Services Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) - Another example of training for hospitals on the HSEEP program.